Workers Comp. In Utah
If you are injured while at work there are two places online where you should start to gather information from. The first is the workers compensation handbook that details most of the things you need to know and will have questions about. It also gives you some contact information and telephone numbers.
The second resource is this page that goes over the claims process so that you can get an idea of the sequence of events that you will need to go through to get your injury and claim taken care of.
It is important that you tell your boss or supervisor about your injury as soon as possible after it happens. You need to get it on record that you were hurt and all the details will be fresher the sooner you do that. Nothing can happen, claim wise, until you speak up and tell someone about your injury.
If You Miss Work
The state website is a bit light on information about what types of benefits are payable to injured workers. However, they typically include doctor’s and medical bills as well as payment for time missed at work. It is vital that you follow all instructions your employer gives you and their insurance company gives you so that you remain eligible for all benefits you might be entitled to.
If Insurance Denies Your Claim
Not all claims are accepted by the insurance companies. If this happens to you please start here to find out what your next steps should be. Remember, workers compensation claims are not paid by the state of Utah but instead are paid by for profit insurance companies through which your employer has insurance. Not all claims are approved and in those cases you will have to fight for your right to get benefits.